Harley-davidson V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson V-rod produces 122 hp @ 8,250 rpm (2012+ V-Rod Muscle; original 2002 model produced ~115 hp); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Harley-davidson V-rod wins by 72 hp.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson V-rod 295 kg (wet/curb weight — V-Rod Muscle variant), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson V-rod 7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson V-rod 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Harley-davidson V-rod caveat: You want easy cheap independent garage servicing. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson V-rod: 122 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson V-rod: 295 kg, 122 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Harley-davidson V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson V-rod 225 km/h, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Harley-davidson V-rod is the faster of the two.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson V-rod: 122 hp @ 8,250 rpm (2012+ V-Rod Muscle; original 2002 model produced ~115 hp) hp, 295 kg (wet/curb weight — V-Rod Muscle variant) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model) hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.